Fr. Weinandy criticized Francis for "demeaning" the importance of doctrine, and rebuked the manner in which he seems to censor and even mock the defenders of doctrine as "Pharisaic stone-throwers who embody a merciless rigorism."
International Theological Commission Member Rebukes Pope for his Scandalous Teaching
Fr. Thomas Weinandy, a prolific author and highly accomplished theologian and member of the Vatican's International Theological Commission sent a letter to Pope Francis on July 31, in which he expressed deep concerns about the present pontificate. The letter was made public on November 1, the feast of All Saints.
While maintaining complete respect and charity for the person of the Pope, Fr. Weinandy criticized Francis for "demeaning" the importance of doctrine, and rebuked the manner in which he seems to censor and even mock the defenders of doctrine as "Pharisaic stone-throwers who embody a merciless rigorism."